Author: VASHTI HARRIS, Staff Writer
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Spotswood seeks state grant funding for Michael Road Park
SPOTSWOOD–Seeking funding for upgrades at Michael Road Park, the Borough Council approved a resolution to apply for a New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) grant. The borough requested $530,000 to carry out a project to improve recreation facilities at Michael Road Park, according to the council. “Under the DCA Local Recreation Improvement Grant program,…
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Democratic incumbent, Republican candidate will vie for council seat in East Brunswick in November
EAST BRUNSWICK–Two East Brunswick candidates will try to obtain the one open seat on the Township Council in November. Democratic incumbent Dinesh Behal will face off against Republican candidate David Herrera for the open seat on the council, which holds a three-year term. The two candidates will run unopposed in the Primary Election on June…
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Four candidates will face off for two seats on South River Borough Council
SOUTH RIVER – Four South River candidates are running for the two open seats on the Borough Council in November. The races are uncontested in the June 8 primary. Democratic candidates Margaret Kenny and David Pizzuto will face off against Republican candidates Jason Oliveria and incumbent Peter Guindi for each three-year term. Guindi, 48, is…
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Matawan-Aberdeen school board adopts 2021-22 budget
The Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District Board of Education has adopted an $84.95 million budget to fund the operation of the school district during the 2021-22 academic year. Business Administrator and Board Secretary Lindsey Case said residential and commercial property owners in Matawan and Aberdeen Township will pay a total local tax levy of $60.51 million…
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East Brunswick Council introduces ordinance to potentially increase tree removal fees
EAST BRUNSWICK–The Township Council introduced an ordinance, which if adopted, will amend the municipal code to increase the tree removal fees for residential and non-residential properties. “This is a very simple change where we’d like to bring in some additional revenue to the township to purchase trees. When a resident takes down a tree they…
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East Brunswick to send extra PPE to India amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
EAST BRUNSWICK–Wanting to help those suffering in India affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Township Council approved a resolution authorizing a donation of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to the country. “The donation of PPE that’s considered from our Office of Emergency Management (OEM) director is stocked up and we are going to be looking to…
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East Brunswick Ramadan event focuses on humanity, guidance, mercy
EAST BRUNSWICK–With the worldwide pandemic slowly coming into the rearview mirror, East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen said the world has had a chance to understand the meaning and the purpose for humility and sharing, whether it’s food insecurity, social injustice, income inequality, or homelessness, that cannot be done alone. “Together, we have an enormous capacity…
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Spotswood council adopts $1.4M bond ordinance funding various upgrades
SPOTSWOOD–The Borough Council adopted a $1.4 million bond ordinance providing funding for various capital improvements ranging from road repairs to purchasing a new department vehicle. The improvements include: The acquisition of a sanitary truck for the Department of Public Works; Improvements to various roads, including but not limited to, Hudson Avenue, Vliet Street, Madison Avenue, Manhattan…
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Spotswood seeks to control feral cats with TNVR program
SPOTSWOOD–Seeking more control over the feral cat population, the Borough Council adopted an ordinance amending the municipal code to establish a Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate and Release Program (TNVR). “This ordinance is basically putting in an ordinance that we can do a trap and release program within the Borough of Spotswood. So we partner with a…
